After coming back from campus, I straight away lying down on my sofa in the living room. I was feeling exhausted as my class finished late today. As usual, I was alone at home because my dad still working until late.
When I'm resting, suddenly my doorbell has rung. I was startled. I quickly get up and want to open the door. But, when I'm open the door, there no one there. I was startled. I slowly walk toward the gate but there was nothing there.
I clearly heard my doorbell was ringing just now. Or did it just my hallucination? Maybe I just feel tired and I just misheard. I thought.
After that, I just walk inside and I make a phone call to my dad. I just told him what happen just now and after heard what I'm saying, he just asks me to close the door tightly. I feel a little strange. Truly, I feel a little scared but I don't even know who was doing that earlier.
After a few minutes, I heard the sound of the car was stopped in front of my house. I looked through the window and the car was familiar. Then, suddenly I saw Brent was come out of the car. It was Brent!
I quickly went out and open the gate for him. I wondering why he comes to my house here.
''Senior Brent...?''
''Hi! Can I come in?''
''Huh?''
''I know you are alone right now, so don't worry...I will do nothing to you. Can I come in?''
''Oh, come in...''
We walk together inside the house and I still wonder why he comes here at this time. What happened if my dad sees us together alone here? Anyway, I feel relief to see him with me right now. At least, my heart feels calm.
''Senior...what are you doing here? I mean...is there anything?''
''Are you okay? Is there someone following you?''
''What do you mean? Uhm...actually, just now I just heard my doorbell was ringing but there is no one else...''
''Are you sure? You didn't see anything?'' Brent asks worriedly. I just nod my head.
''Senior...Uhm...how...!''
''I know. You must be curious right now, right? Actually, your dad has called me before and he asks me to look over you for a while.''
''What?? My dad called you? He asks you to look over me? How did you two can know each other??'' I was shocked.
Brent burst into laughter after seeing my reactions. ''Why are you laughing? Did my face look funny?''
''Yes.''
''Huh?'' I quickly touched my face.
''Your face was funny when you ask too many questions. I can't even answer your questions at the same time.''
''Oh, sorry! I just...curious and...surprised.''
He smirked. '' Okay, I understand. Firstly, yes, he called me to look over you because he worried about you. You are alone right now and he afraid maybe something happens to you. And, about we know each other... is because the house I was living in now belongs to his friend. I just buy it from him.''
''Oh, Uncle Adam?''
''Yeah, Mr. Adam.''
''I see...Uhm, anyway...thank you for accompanying me now. I feel relief.''
''You're welcome.'' He said while gaze into my eyes. I was tempted by his gazing.
Suddenly...
''Lilian...'' He said gently. He slowly walks closer toward me.
''Uh?''
''I heard something...''
''What...?'' My heart was beating faster at that moment. I just stood stiffly there. I slowly swallow my saliva.
He looks into my eyes with his alluring eyes. ''Are you nervous with me now?'' He whispering. His voice was very close near to my ears.
''Err-uh...err...uhm...no. Uhm, Senior...why are you...very close to me?''
''Did I?''
I slowly nod. Our eyes were met with each other. At that moment, I forced myself to bravely look into his eyes.
''I can hear your heartbeat...beating...faster.'' He said while lowering his head a little toward me. I quickly touch my chest at my heart side.
''No.''
''I can hear it clearly...Did you scare with me alone, here? Or...did you worried I do something bad to you?''
''No! I-I...I...just...I normally...!''
Then, suddenly he laughing. ''Lilian...relax. I just play with you. I'm just kidding.''
''Huh?''
''I'm just joking with you.''
''Oh...haha!'' I awkwardly laughing. I just feel a little upset because just now...I just hope that there was something between us. Our feelings...but, it turns out that it just joking. He just played with me.
''So, what are you usually doing after going back from campus? Don't say that you will study again?''
''Yes, absolutely.''
''What?! Okay. I accept it because you are an accounting student. Did all accounting students study too hard? I mean, don't you all have free time like doing another thing except study.''
''Yeah, I have it. Do you want to know what I like doing other than study? Come, follow me.''
I just bring him inside to my room. I show to him my book collection. Actually, it was a random picture collection that I will take from different places.
''Wow, this picture taken was so beautiful. Did you take it by yourself?''
''Yeah. I love to take random pictures that make me attracted.''
''I know. You really love your camera. I can see it during our orientation before.''
''I just love it.''
''That's good. I was amazed by the picture you took. It was beautiful. But, this one? The ancient part?''
''Oh, actually, these few days, I just started doing my history project assignment. I just want to collect some historical pictures that related to my project.''
''What your project name?''
''The Blue...wait! I forget. But, I have the book. Here.'' I quickly find the book and show it to him.
But, all of sudden...his face has changed. He was frowning and staring at the book for a second. I was a little surprised by his reaction.
''Senior? Are you okay?''
''How is this book with you?''
''I...I borrow it from our campus library.''
''I know, but...how come you find this book?''
''Err...this book just at the one of our bookshelf there. I just found out...the title of this book was interested. Did you know something about this book?''
''No!'' He said sternly. I noticed that his face suddenly become cold. Is what Lexi said before is true? Did he have something connected with this book's stories? I thought.
''Are you sure you want to use this book with your project assignment?''
''Uhm...yeah. I have read half of this book's stories. I realized that after I read it, I want to know more about the story. Especially, about the king's son...that Prince...''
''There nothing special about that Prince...''
''How do you know? Did you...?''
''I have read this book. And I also have done doing the research about this book.''
''What?? You have done doing this research on this book?''
''Yes. But, there is one thing you have to know before proceeding to choose this book as your project.''
''What is that?''
''There were none of the students has passed when they choose this book as their project assignment.''
''What? How come it happen?''
''Because they just copy the history and state the false information.''
''Are you serious? But...!''
''You can proceed it if you want, but...you have to remember that it will be wasting your time, later.''
''No. I don't think so. I believe that I will complete this assignment. I believe that I will pass on this project.''
''Lilian...why you have to take an effort on this elective subject? It not that's important.''
''No! It's important for me. I know this is just an elective subject, but...I love to know more about this. I...I just love to do a mystery historical. After all...this topic is different from others.''
For a moment, Brent just stares at me. I didn't know why his look at me was a little strange. He looks at me suspiciously. His staring gives me a full of thought. He didn't say anything but in the deep down of my heart...I can feel that he want to say something to me but he didn't want to voice it out.
''Senior...can I ask you something?''
''Go ahead.''
''Uhm...I just heard a rumor...!''
''A rumors again? What is it for this time?''
''Err...'' I can't continue my words. I suddenly remember the incident when both of us alone at the library before. His eyes suddenly change into a scary...his strange behavior...
''What is that? Why didn't you continue your words?''
''Err-uh...Uhm...nothing. I-I...I suddenly...forget about it.'' I said with a trembling voice while my hand touches my back.
He smirked. He slowly moves closer toward me again. I was startled. My heartbeat... again...pounding!
''Are you scared that I might be pushed you again?''
''Err...no...''
''Don't worry...I will not do it again.'' He said softly while stroking my hair gently.
''I'm sorry if I have hurt you before but...believe me, I will not do it again toward you. I just...losing my control. But, after what happened, I promise you that I will not be doing anything rough on you.''
I was surprised to hear that word from him. I didn't know why he saying that but...the way he talk to me is...he really feels guilty. His gaze when he talks to me is very genuine. For a moment, my heart was driving away by his talking.
I don't know what he means by all of this, his actions, his words...I was confused for a moment.